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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.70, 23,461.14 and 7,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.70, 23,461.14 and 7,324.68 is: 10,979.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.70 : 23,461.14 = 7,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.70/23,461.14 = 7,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.70x = 23,461.14 × 7,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.70x = 171,845,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,845,342.94/15,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.34

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